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Nike · 2 days ago

Lead, Executive Talent Researcher

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$101K/yr - $206K/yr
date6+ years exp

Nike is a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, seeking a Lead, Executive Talent Researcher to enhance their executive recruitment efforts. This role focuses on developing search strategies, cultivating passive talent pipelines, and building influential relationships with business leaders to attract top executive talent.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to engage passive candidates
Partner with recruiters to refine sourcing and assessment approaches
Build and maintain a network of top prospects through ongoing market research
Screen, interview, and prepare candidates while anticipating hiring manager needs
Monitor marketplace trends and competitive opportunities
Lead special research projects and conduct primary and secondary research

Qualification

Executive recruiting experienceTalent market analysisStrategy developmentData visualizationTalent intelligence methodologiesAnalytical mindsetProcess improvementRelationship-building skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
6+ years of corporate and/or executive recruiting experience, analytics, or talent management
Experience managing and prioritizing multiple strategic searches, projects, and client relationships
Experience building and driving talent initiatives and pipelines
Expertise in talent market analysis and talent intelligence methodologies
Analytical experience to create, measure, and scale efficient workflows between candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting teams

Preferred

Ability to tell a compelling story with data insights; clear, concise communication that is commercially relevant
Deep understanding of executive search methodology
Capability-led assessment over title-led research
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and under pressure
Passion for recruiting diverse candidates
Knowledge and experience in data visualization and presenting talent insights

Company

Nike

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Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
dateFounded in 1964
location
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nike.com

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (340)
2024 (302)
2023 (328)
2022 (543)
2021 (426)
2020 (253)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$241.95M
Key Investors
Tim CookPershing Square Capital Management
2025-12-22Post Ipo Secondary· $2.95M
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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